Description
Overview
| Don’t settle for any ADS-B OUT solution. tailBeacon is the first and only ADS-B device built into an easy taillight replacement for your aircraft. Featuring a built-in WAAS GPS combined with a 978UAT transmitter – tailBeacon is the most innovative and affordable ADS-B solution on the market. Bypass the hassle of wiring a new transponder or mounting additional antennas. tailBeacon houses all the necessary antennas and will work with your existing mode C or S transponder.
tailBeacon is a 2020 compliant, near zero-install, Class B1S ADS-B UAT transmitter and WAAS GPS integrated into a rear position light. 14 CFR §91.227 compliant. Smart phone configurable over WiFi. |
Features
UAT Transmitter
Meets the performance requirements of TSO154c Class B1S. RTCA DO-282B Class B1S
Position Light
Meets performance requirements of TSOC30c Type III
WAAS GPS
Integrated RAIM processor for Security and Integrity protection
SBAS corrections and health messages used to detect and correct satellite range errors
Satellite pseudo range step errors detectedand excluded
SBAS fast and long-term corrections applied
Power Transcoder
Decodes altitude and squawk via aircraft electrical system
Certification
Certified via approved model list (AML) for STC’d installation on hundreds of aircraft makes and models
Patents Pending
Regulatory
FCC ID 2AFFTUAT016R
ADS-B Out: §91.225, §91.227, AC 20-165B
GNSS Position: AC 20-165B
Position Light: SAE/AS8037
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 11-31V DC |
| Operating Power | 3 Watts |
| Size | 92x43x73mm |
| Weight | 70 grams |
| SDA/SIL | 2/3 |
| Operating Temp | -45 to 80°C |
| 978MHz UAT Transmitter | |
| Power Classification | DO-282B Medium Power |
| WAAS GPS | |
| Tracking Requisition Cold Start | -166dBm -160dBm -148dBm |
| LED Position Light | |
| Color | Aviation White |
| Intensity | 40 candelas |
| WiFi Configuration | |
| Physical | 802.11b/g/n |
| App Compatibility | iOS, Android |
| Power Transcoder |
| Decodes Mode A,C and S via DC light |
Easy Installation
- Installation is as simple as replacing the aft aircraft position light.
- No airframe modifications or additional antennas are required.
- Works with any Mode C or Mode S transponder.
- Transponder data is provided via the existing aircraft wiring system using the Power Transcoder.
- TailBeacon uses the existing mounting location, breaker, and wiring.
- The installation requires 2 screws and reuses the existing power and ground to your current position light.
Documents
- TailBeacon Mounting Template
- TailBeacon TSO Install Manual
- TailBeacon Specifications Data Sheet
- TailBeacon STC Install Manual
- TailBeacon STC
- TailBeacon Flight Manual Supplement
- TailBeacon Continued Airworthiness Manual
- TailBeacon Sample 337 Form for Fixed Wing Aircraft
- TailBeacon Permission to Use STC for Rotorcraft
- TailBeacon Sample 337 Form for Rotorcraft
Goof-Proof Configuration
Mechanically installing an ADS-B solution is only half the battle. The skyBeacon mobile application can also be used to configure tailBeacon. The intuitive, easy to use app guides you through setting the necessary values including the ICAO address, emitter type, aircraft length, width and GPS offsets. Since tailBeacon is self-contained there are no serial ports settings or protocols to configure.
The skyBeacon mobile application is available for both Apple iOS and Android.
Dean S. –
Thank you Plane Dealer for selling this at such a discount and fast shipping. I installed this with my A&P in under 30 minutes. The only thing I wish was that it strobed; that’s why I left off one star. Can’t have everything I guess. Dean
FM –
I had put off this effort since I was sort of expecting it to be a nightmare! but to my pleasant surprise, it was far easier than I expected. The unit came with no instructions, which is just fine, since everything is online and the reference to the online instructions were very easy. My application was installation on a 79 Mooney 231. The mounting system is well designed, one first mounts a plate, which is very nicely machined, on the aircraft, and then the unit itself, twist locks onto the plate with a pair of retention screws at 9 and 3 oclock position, they even included a little allen to tighten, nice little touch. I did hace to drill out the mounting plates screw holes for my aircraft, but that was not a fault of the system because the exisitng mounting points of the old tail beacon used larger screws, so it was either modify the airframe or the plate. the plate was the obvious path of least resistance. Programing took seconds, and then a quick flight and conversation with ATC, thransponder and ADSB out checked proper function!! super cool!!
Ray L. (verified owner) –
Been strugglin’ to decide on a path to ADBS compliance… entire panel? Transponder only? I could not decide…. when I stumbled on this pricing for the Tail Beacon I just decided it seemed like the fastest and cheapest path to complaince … I can take my time deciding on any other panel upgrades later.
Odering, shipping, and support were fantastic! Can’t say enough the service… and the price!
As for the install on m PA-32… super easy in under an hour by myself, then inspected and log book entries (and 337) by my A&P… easy App setup, then a test flight to nearby controlled field for a touch-n-go and was good to go… in the system and compliant.
Clive Pierce (verified owner) –
I would give all the stars in the sky to this company, 5 is not enough. Called Thursday afternoon, ordered the UAVIONIX–ADS-B OUT, had it in my hands the next afternoon in Miami. Will gift it to my brother in Canada next week so he can fly to Oshkosh.
Flying787 (verified owner) –
Bought Uavionix TAILBEACON. Excellent communication and prompt delivery. A+++